UEFA begin inspection of Turkey bid for Euro 2016
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April 8 – A 13-member delegation from UEFA has today began reviewing Turkey’s bid for Euro 2016 in Istanbul.
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Platini arrives in Ukraine to inspect facilities for Euro 2012
April 7 – A UEFA delegation headed by its President, Michel Platini, has arrived in Lviv on a two-day visit to check on the progress of the country’s troubled preparations for the 2012 European Championships.
Iran replaced by Thailand over hijab row
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
April 5 – FIFA have refused to back down in the row over Iran women’s football team being banned from wearing the hijab at the inaugural Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore later this year and have announced that Thailand will replace them in the tournament.
Iran angry after women’s football team have hijab banned by FIFA
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
April 3 – The Iranian Olympic Committee has called on Muslim states around the world to protest to FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after the country’s women’s football team were banned were from wearing the hijab at this year’s inaugural Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Ukrainian President sets-up new Government committee for Euro 2012
April 3 - Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych (pictured) has set-up a new high-powered Government committee to oversee preparations for the 2012 European Championships, which he admits have fallen badly behind.
England’s Thompson given key role for Euro 2016 vote
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By David Owen
April 1 – Geoff Thompson, the top English administrator in international football, is to play a key role next month in determining the host of the 2016 European Football Championship.
Ukrainian President admits billions needed to get Euro 2012 project back on track
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
April 1- Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych today admitted that preparations for Euro 2012 had “fallen into terrible decay” but promised to spend 30 billion hryvnia (£2.5 billion/$3.8 billion) on getting the project back on track.
Platini warns Ukraine no Kiev no Euro 2012
March 29 - UEFA President Michel Platini warned today that Ukraine was still in danger of losing the right to host Euro 2012 because of the slow pace of stadium construction and its share of matches moved to Germany.
Euro 2012 venues could be cut from eight to six admit UEFA
March 19 – The European Championships in 2012 could be held at only six venues instead of eight if the stadiums are not completed in time, it was revealed today.
Togo keeper threatens to sue “savages” CAF over shooting
March 13 – Togo goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale (pictured) fears he will never play again and is planning to sue the Confederation of African Football (CAF), he has announced.
Euro 2016 candidates present bid books
By Andrew Warshaw
February 23 – France, Turkey and Italy have formally handed over their bids to UEFA as the race to stage the 2016 European Championships reached a crucial stage.
Togo lose appeal to be allowed in African Nations Cup draw
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February 18 – Togo’s appeal for provisional measures to be taken to ensure their place in the preliminary draw for the 2012 African Nations Cup have been dismissed, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) have announced.
Ireland miss out on chance for French revenge in Euro 2012
By Andrew Warshaw in Warsaw
February 7 – Ireland never got their dream revenge tie against France to make amends for Thierry Henry’s cheating handball.
Poland, Ukraine and Capello try to focus on Euro 2012
By Andrew Warshaw in Warsaw
February 6 – In one sense, tomorrow’s draw for the Euro 2012 qualifying competition starting in September is a case of before the Lord Mayor’s show.
Angry fans protest in Togo over cup ban
February 6 – Thousands of people took to the streets of Lome today to protest against their national football team being banned from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations.